Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Chuna Min on Sunday congratulated NHPC on the successful commissioning of Unit 4 of Subansiri Low Hydropower Project, noting that this achievement represents a major step towards promoting a clean, sustainable and self-reliant energy future in India.
With the fourth 250 MW unit commissioned, the total operating capacity of the ambitious project has now reached 1,000 MW, marking another milestone in one of India’s largest hydropower projects.
Min, who also handles the power and hydropower portfolio, praised the efforts of engineers, technical experts, workers and all stakeholders associated with the project for their dedication and perseverance.
“Congratulations to NHPC on the successful commissioning of Unit 4 of the Subansiri Low Hydropower Project, bringing the total operational capacity of the project to 1,000 MW,” Min said in a social media post.
Describing the project as a historic achievement in the country’s renewable energy sector, the Deputy Prime Minister said that the project symbolizes India’s growing commitment towards environmentally sustainable power generation and self-reliance.
“This achievement represents another important step in India’s quest to generate clean, sustainable and self-reliant energy,” he said.
Min also expressed his appreciation to every individual involved in implementing the mega hydropower project.
He said: “I express my sincere appreciation to the engineers, technical teams, workers, officials and all stakeholders associated with this historic project for their unwavering commitment, hard work and flexibility in overcoming the challenges and making steady progress towards full operation.”
The project, which is being developed by NHPC on the Subansiri River along the Assam-Arunachal Pradesh border, is India’s largest hydropower project with an installed capacity of 2,000 MW and consists of eight units of 250 MW each.
NHPC has announced the commercial operation of Unit 4 from May 8, taking the operational capacity of the project to 1,000 MW with four units now operational.
The huge hydropower project is considered crucial to enhancing energy security in the northeast of the country and enhancing the country’s renewable energy capacity. Once fully operational, the project is expected to significantly enhance power availability across the region while contributing to India’s clean energy goals, officials said.
The project, which saw years of delays due to environmental and social concerns before construction resumed in 2019, has in recent months achieved several engineering milestones, including the installation of India’s heaviest water rotor for Unit 5 earlier this year.
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